vscode-cognitive-os

Audits and generates VS Code settings.json, keybindings, and extension configurations for specific tech stacks.

1|Updated Aug 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sabiscore/swarmxq --skill vscode-cognitive-os-sabiscore
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Skill: vscode-cognitive-os
Source: https://github.com/sabiscore/swarmxq/tree/main/.ai/skills/vscode-cognitive-os
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sabiscore/swarmxq --skill vscode-cognitive-os-sabiscore

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Configuring VS Code for a specific tech stack involves hundreds of settings, conflicting extensions, and scattered documentation, often resulting in a slow, noisy editor that increases cognitive load instead of reducing it. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Configuration Audit: Reviews an existing settings.json to flag redundant settings, conflicting options, missing high-leverage settings, and extension bloat. - Stack-Aware Generation: Produces a fully commented settings.json, tiered extension list, and keybindings.json tailored to stacks like Next.js/TypeScript, Python, Rust, or monorepos. - Workspace Setup: Generates .code-workspace files with per-folder settings and launch configs for multi-root monorepos. - Use Case: A developer starting a Next.js project asks for an optimized setup and receives a complete settings.json with strict TypeScript, ESLint/Prettier integration, a tiered extension list, and keybindings for their top workflow actions. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to generate an optimized VS Code settings.json and extension stack for your primary stack, such as TypeScript or Python.

Frequently Asked Questions about vscode-cognitive-os

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an optimized settings.json for VS Code?

Share your existing settings.json for an audit, or state your primary stack to generate one from scratch. The output is a commented settings.json organized into sections covering editor core, typography, UI, terminal, languages, extensions, performance, and Git.

What VS Code extensions should I install for TypeScript or Next.js?

The recommended stack includes ESLint, Prettier, Tailwind CSS IntelliSense, Headwind, Pretty TypeScript Errors, and Error Lens. Extensions are organized into three tiers: non-negotiable, stack-specific, and optional, each with a publisher ID and justification.

Can I use this for a monorepo or multi-root workspace?

Yes, it generates a .code-workspace file with per-folder settings, recommended extensions, and launch configurations. It applies opinionated defaults for Turborepo and Nx setups, including per-package lint configs and task runner integration.

How do I fix a slow or cluttered VS Code editor?

An audit flags decorative settings that add no information density, conflicting options, and overlapping extensions that do the same job. The regenerated config disables noise, enforces keyboard-first keybindings, and tunes performance settings.

Does it support Python or Rust VS Code setup?

Yes, Python presets include Pylance strict mode, Black, isort, Jupyter support, and virtualenv auto-activation. Rust presets configure rust-analyzer with full inlay hints and Clippy on save.